ORGANISATIONS PARTICIPATING IN CONSOLIDATED APPEALS DURING 2007:
AARREC
AASAA
ABS
Abt Associates
ACF/ACH/AAH
ACTED
ADRA
Africare
AGROSPHERE
AHA
ANERA
ARCI
ARM
AVSI
CADI
CAM
CARE
CARITAS
CCF
CCIJD
CEMIR Int’l
CENAP / CESVI
CHFI
CINS
CIRID
CISV
CL
CONCERN
COOPI
CORD
CPAR
CRS
CUAMM
CW
DCA
DRC
EMSF
ERM
EQUIP
FAO
GAA (DWH)
GH / GSLG
HDO
HI
HISAN - WEPA
Horn Relief
INTERSOS
IOM
IRC
IRD
IRIN
JVSF
MALAO
MCI
MDA
MDM
MENTOR
MERLIN
NA
NNA
NRC
OA / OCHA
OCPH
ODAG
OHCHR
PARACOM
PARC
PHG
PMRS
PRCS
PSI
PU
RFEP
SADO
SC-UK
SECADEV
SFCG
SNNC
SOCADIDO
Solidarités
SP
STF / UNAIDS
UNDP
UNDSS
UNESCO
UNFPA
UN-HABITAT
UNHCR
UNICEF
UNIFEM
UNMAS
UNODC
UNRWA
UPHB
VETAID
VIA
VT
WFP
WHO
WVI
WR
ZOARC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table II: List of Projects – By Sector

Table III: List of Projects – By Appealing Organisation

PROJECT SUMMARIES

AGRICULTURE

COORDINATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

EDUCATION

FOOD

HEALTH

MULTI-SECTOR

PROTECTION/HUMAN RIGHTS/RULE OF LAW

ANNEX I.

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

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Table II: List of Projects – By Sector

Table III: List of Projects – By Appealing Organisation



GREAT LAKES REGION

PROJECT SUMMARIES

AGRICULTURE

Appealing Agency / FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO)
Project Title / Emergency support and improvement of farm production activities
Project Code / GLR-07/A01
Sector / Food Security and Livelihoods
Objective / Promote and support regional cross-border food security response to livelihood erosion and threat of hunger.
Beneficiaries: / 35,000 households throughout the region
Implementing Partners / FAO Emergency Coordination and Rehabilitation Units in the region and partners.
Project Duration / January - December 2007
Total Project Budget / US$[1]1,962,455
Funds Requested / US$1,962,455

Needs

Decades of civil strife lack of governance and unsustainable farming practices have eroded the livelihoods of rural populations. Food insecurity is exacerbated as a result of the declining access to quality means of production.

Cassava is a major source of dietary energy for low-income consumers. It plays a key role in food security, providing a stable food base in areas prone to drought, famine and during periods of civil unrest. The recent erratic seasonal rainfall and failure of grain crops have stimulated farmers to give more attention to the potential of cassava in order to mitigate the effects of crop failure. Due to its inherent hardiness, which makes cassava a highly appropriate crop for risk aversion, it can grow and produce harvestable product in marginal conditions. The regional spread of Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) has had a significant impact on cassava production in the region, reducing local cassava yields by up to 80percent (%).

Furthermore, formal seed sectors in the Great Lakes Region (GLR) have been particularly unsuccessful in meeting farmers’ needs in less favourable and marginal production areas. As a result, farmers often develop their own methods for selecting seeds. However, these methods are not always successful and poor seed management may result in the degeneration of varieties and becoming too diverse, reducing crop production below food security levels and cost effectiveness.

Finally, the prospect of increased stability in the region will result in refugees and displaced populations returning to their countries and original settlements. Immediate access to basic farming inputs in order to resume rural livelihoods will be key to the stabilisation of population movements.

Main activities

  • Mass propagation and distribution of CMD-free planting materials to approximately 10,000households in Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Tanzania (extension of on-going project).
  • Distribution of basic agricultural inputs to 20,000 returnee households, with access to land, in order to ensure a regional balance of assistance between countries.
  • Support to community-based seed multiplication schemes in favour of 5,000 households.

Expected outcome

  • Significant improvement in the food security situation of disadvantaged groups, particularly vulnerable farmers, through improved and disease-free vegetative planting material.
  • Stabilised population movement through resumption of farm production.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Budget Items / $
Staff / 292,350
Implementing cost / 1,290,000
Operational cost / 201,700
Overheads / 178,405
TOTAL / 1,962,455
Appealing Agency / FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO)
Project Title / Support to FAO Regional Emergency Operations
Project Code / GLR-07/A02
Sector / Agriculture/Food Security and Nutrition
Objectives / To assess and respond to emergency situations in the region; provide partners with information on food security; strengthen inter-agency collaboration; and enhance coordination of interventions.
Beneficiaries / United Nations (UN) agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), governments, donors, academic institutions, regional organisations, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, refugees and host communities affected by emergencies.
Implementing Partners / FAO Emergency Coordination Units and FAO Representations in the GLR, NGOs, UN agencies, donors, academic institutions and regional organisations.
Project Duration / January - December 2007
Funds Requested / $1,101,650

Needs

Despite repeated efforts by the humanitarian community, millions of people in the GLR remain extremely vulnerable. Precarious livelihoods, increasing recurrence of successive crises, erosion of coping capacities and other compounding factors adversely affect the resilience of communities. All actors are increasingly aware that a stronger focus on building resilience is essential to efficiently assist vulnerable populations. Therefore, there is a need for new strategic thinking and greater collaboration among humanitarian partners in order to achieve a sound situation analysis and response. However, there is an apparent lack of regional-level information and analysis. Humanitarian organisations are developing tools that will enable comparison among countries and timely decisions on prioritising and balancing resource allocations.

Activities

FAO’s Regional Emergency Office for Africa (REOA) acts at the regional level to promote coordination while supporting FAO emergency operations at the country level. By working for better interaction and integration with NGOs, international organisations, government authorities, and UN partners, REOA promotes consensus among various stakeholders in addressing the needs of beneficiaries. Through regular communications and the emergency coordinator’s network, REOA promotes information exchange so that lessons learned and best practices can be shared and replicated throughout the region. In recent years, REOA has constantly upgraded its technical and operational capacities to provide direct support to country operations, enabling it to field Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) at the onset of new emergencies. Through the contribution of a Food Security Adviser, REOA also supports the regional Food Security and Nutrition Working Group (FSNWG). FSNWG is developing links with the food security country coordination mechanisms to improve the sharing and analysis of regional information, thus enhancing collaboration and consensus building amongst humanitarian partners. Ultimately, the FSNWG aims to develop the Integrated Food Security and Humanitarian Phase Classification (IFSHPC), a tool that can promote efficient action and advocate a balanced and appropriate response to emergencies by humanitarian partners and donors. Gradual implementation of IFSHPC will enhance existing national capacities for food security analysis and decision-making.

Outcomes

Consolidaton of inter-agency collaboration; policy development; strategic programming and planning; joint assessments and working agreements; regular flow of information between national and regional levels; strengthened food security analysis across countries in the region; increased effectiveness and improved identification of food security and livelihood support initiatives; and advocacy strategy developed and implemented.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Budget Items / $
Staff / 650,700
Implementing costs / 130,000
Operational costs / 220,800
Project support costs / 100,150
TOTAL / 1,101,650
Appealing Agency / Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Project Title / Improved food security for Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) affected households
Project Code / GLR-07/A03
Sector / Agriculture
Objective / Enhance nutritional status and increase income of HIV/AIDS affected households through support to production and marketing activities
Beneficiaries / 15,000 peri-urban and rural HIV/AIDS affected households in the GLR. Twenty women’s groups and ten fishing communities affected by HIV/AIDS around Lake Victoria
Implementing Partners / Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and NGOs
Project Duration / January - December 2007
Funds Requested / $950,730

Needs

Conflict, social instability, poverty, and food insecurity in the GLR has increased the vulnerability of HIV/AIDS affected populations as well as the risk factors for HIV/AIDS transmission. The vulnerability to HIV/AIDS identified in the Lake Victoria fishing communities is of great concern, as they face an HIV/AIDS prevalence rate of four to six times higher than the general population in the region. Building on previously successful activities of FAO in the region, this project aims to support the food security of HIV/AIDS affected households through activities directed at increasing income, improving diet and enhancing the overall nutritional status. The projectsupports objective three of the Food Security and Livelihoods sector and objective oneof the HIV/AIDS sector.

Activities

Building on existing initiatives and main livelihood systems in the selected areas, the project will provide: (i)agricultural inputs, small livestock, fishing gear and small grants to increase production capacities, diversify livelihoods and generate income through the marketing of surplus production; (ii)training and technical support to improve skills and management capacities; (iii)training on HIV/AIDS, including its relation to food security; and (iv) nutritional training and cooking demonstrations, aiming to diversify diet and promote healthy and balanced nutrition practices that match the needs of chronically ill people and enhance their nutritional status. Working through NGOs already involved in HIV/AIDS care and awareness activities ensure that FAO is able to reach beneficiaries without adding stigma. The Regional Emergency Office for Africa in Nairobi will provide overall management support, ensure a harmonised approach among different countries, and facilitate the exchange of experience between stakeholders to improve the knowledge of potential food security responses.

Outcomes

The project:

  • Enhances knowledge, attitudes and practices related to nutrition, food security and HIV/AIDS;
  • Improves food security and nutritional status through increased dietary intake and dietary utilisation at the household level;
  • Diversifies and strengthens livelihoods and increases incomes; and
  • Reduces the vulnerability of women.

In total, the project will reach 15,000 HIV/AIDS affected households in the GLR and 30women groups in 15 fishing communities around Lake Victoria.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Budget Items / $
Staff / 152,800
Implementing costs / 543,000
Operation costs / 168,500
Project support costs / 86,430
TOTAL / 950,730
Appealing Agency / FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO)
Project Title / Support to the livestock production capacity of vulnerable people in the GLR
Project Code / GLR-07/A04
Sector / Agriculture
Objective / Support the livelihood and improve food security of vulnerable populations by enhancing livestock productivity
Beneficiaries / Veterinary services and 5,000 households in Burundi, DRC, and Uganda
Implementing Partners / FAO Emergency Coordination and Rehabilitation Units in the region and partners
Project Duration / January - December 2007
Funds Requested / $705,250

Needs

Although the food insecurity situation in the GLR has improved, millions of people remain affected. The region has suffered from natural disasters – including drought followed by floods – while the likelihood of new conflicts remains. In this fragile environment, livestock owners seriously risk losing their capital assets to both natural and man-made disasters. Protecting core assets is therefore essential in the event of a crisis. Consequently, emergency initiatives that aim to reduce livestock losses play an important role in saving lives and building resilience.

Due to the prevailing situation in the region, veterinary services are deficient and ill equipped, particularly in remote areas where harsh environments, difficult terrain, and poor services set the norm. Moreover, conditions have been compounded by conflicts as well as a general breakdown of infrastructure. As a result, vital production of animal protein is continuously hampered by the occurrence of endemic infections and sudden outbreaks of contagious trans-boundary animal diseases. Furthermore, the recent climatic situation (drought and flood) exacerbated the incidence of major livestock diseases.

Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) provide basic veterinary interventions and a disease-surveillance network. With the appropriate training, CAHW can also act as the facilitators of community-based participatory farmer group activities, providing an opportunity to learn new technologies or approaches to production. The livestock Farmer Field School (FFS) methodology combines both the CAHW and the facilitator approach to create a learning environment for sustainable development.

Activities

Support veterinary services in the region through:

  • Supply of basic veterinary animal health care to vulnerable populations;
  • Support community-based primary-level veterinary workers and formation of farmer groups;
  • Collection of participatory epidemiology data.

Outcomes

Prevent the loss of livelihood assets in supporting veterinary services and creating community-based primary-level veterinary services.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Budget Items / $
Staff / 156,000
Implementing cost / 380,000
Operational cost / 105,136
Overheads / 64,114
TOTAL / 705,250

COORDINATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Appealing Agency / CONCERN UNIVERSAL (CU)
Project Title / Strengthening IAWG disaster response training capacity
Project Code / GLR-07/CSS01
Sector / Coordination and Support Services
Objectives /
  • To increase knowledge amongst IAWG members and regional partners on training and learning opportunities in the region;
  • To increase access to appropriate training and learning opportunities for international and local partner organisations.

Beneficiaries / Affected population and populations at risk in the region.
Implementing Partners / CARE, CU; Concern Worldwide (CW); ERT; ECHO; FAO, IFRC; IOM, International Rescue Committee (IRC); Merlin; Médecins sans Frontières – Holland (MSF-H); NPA; OCHA; Oversees Development Institute (ODI); Oxfam Great Britain; Register of Engineers for Disaster Relief Response (RedR-IHE); Save the Children–United Kingdom (SC-UK); TROCAIRE; UNICEF; UNFPA; UNDP; UNHCR; Véterinaires sans Frontières – Belgium; WFP; WHO; World Vision International (WVI)
Project Duration / January - December 2007
Funds Requested / $37,116

Summary

The Training Sub-Group of the Inter-Agency Working Group (IAWG) on Disaster Preparedness for Central and East Africa submits this project that seeks to increase the skills and knowledge base of humanitarian workers in the Eastern Africa region. This will be achieved through:

  • Increasing knowledge of training and learning opportunities in the region;
  • Improving coordination of human resources development activities amongst IAWG members;
  • Facilitating a programme of contextualised field based learning activities in accordance with identified needs amongst IAWG members and local partners;
  • Identifying a pool of high quality, experienced regional trainers and training providers.

The IAWG is seeking funding to enable the appointment of a Training Coordinator and payment of associated office costs for the first year of activity. The project will also facilitate the design and delivery of a number of field based learning support activities in collaboration with RedR-IHE, in response to identified priority needs. RedR-IHE will provide office.

Activities

  • Employ a locally recruited Training Coordinator;
  • Gather and disseminate information about training and learning opportunities within the region;
  • Schedule a series of field based learning activities in line with priority needs identified through the Training Sub-Group;
  • Design and deliver learning support activities accordingly;
  • Develop a database of trainers and training organisations;
  • Develop a training and learning section on the IAWG website;
  • Collect information and provide advice in relation to appropriate training venues.

Outcome

  • Agencies will have more comprehensive information on available training and learning opportunities;
  • Better coordinated, more timely planning of human resources development activities;
  • Less potential for duplication or inappropriate training initiatives and events;
  • More efficient use of inter-agency resources for human resources development.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Budget Items / $
Staff costs / 20,724
Operating Cost / 4,600
Capital Cost / 3,092
Project Activities / 8,700
TOTAL / 37,116
Appealing Agency / CONCERN UNIVERSAL (CU)
Project Title / Strengthening IAWG coordination, administration, and response capacity.
Project Code / GLR-07/CSS02
Sector / Coordination and Support Services.
Objective / Develop IAWG coordination mechanisms in order to improve disaster preparedness and response.
Beneficiaries / Affected populations and populations at risk in the region.
Implementing Partners / Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), CARE, Centrale Humanitaire Medico-Pharmaceutique (CHMP), CU, CW, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), ECHO, FAO, International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF), IFRC, IOM, IRC, Merlin, MSF-H, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), OCHA, ODI, OXFAM GB, RedR-IHE, SC-UK, TROCAIRE, UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP, UNHCR, UNJLC, USAID/OFDA, VSF-B, WFP, WHO, WVI.
Project Duration / January – December 2007
Total Project Budget / $55,000
Funds Requested / $27,000

Needs

The IAWG was established following the OCHA Regional Contingency Planning exercise in June 2002 to improve regional collaboration complementary to the UN coordination system. The group focuses primarily on Central and East Africa and links with other regions and fora for shared inter-agency learning and wider collaboration. The IAWG provides a forum for regional organisations, international NGOs, the Red Cross and UN agencies, to enhance information exchange and coordination to most effectively prepare, respond and mitigate actual or potential emergencies. Participation in the IAWG has grown steadily with over thirty international NGOs, Red Cross and UN agencies. The IAWG comprises a Core Group, a steering committee that guides the broader focus of the IAWG and four Sub-Working Groups: Logistics; Training; Information Management & Technology; Emergency Preparedness & Response. The IAWG places high value on individual and collective agency thematic work in various sectors and provides a focal point to share and develop thematic initiatives. The last two years have shown that crises have increasingly taken a regional dimension, such as recent floods and drought in the Horn of Africa, Avian Influenza and the tsunami that affected coastal countries. Operating agencies in the region (regional UN agencies, IFR and NGOs) appreciate that greater planning and response coordination is needed to prepare for and address recurring emergencies.